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# Congo

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Congo - Kindle edition by Crichton, Michael. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Congo.

Review: A must read for Crichton fans - Crichton is a master in making the implausible feel utterly real. The assertiveness in his writing layers the novel with scientific, technological and anthropological knowledge so convincingly that even its most far-fetched elements carry the weight of fact. Some may feel deterred by his spewing of explanations mid action but me? I find it engrossing. And the best of it all os the fact that his writing genius doesn’t stop at that. There’s tension built and the action scenes are expertly paced, with tense sequences that glue you to every page. I couldn’t believe how fresh the novel still feels: despite being written nearly 50 years ago, its themes—corporate greed, technological ambition, ethical blindness—remain sharply relevant. Congo isn’t just an adventure tecno-thriller; it’s a reminder of how informed, decisive storytelling can make imagination feel prophetic.
Review: A Rumble In The Jungle - "Congo" is the second book that I've read by Michael Crichton. The first being "Timeline." It's been quite a few years since I first read that book and I remember enjoying it very much. I failed to see the movie for it and really don't care to, especially now. When the film version of "Congo" hit the screens a few years ago, I enjoyed it thoroughly. It reminded me of all the old jungle flicks from the golden age of cinema. However, now having read the book, I feel somewhat cheated by its celluloid counterpart. This book is so much more engaging that it really is a shame how the movie fails to do it justice. While the core of the story, a team is sent out to find diamonds key to technological advances and they use a young grad student and his signing gorilla as cover to sneak into Africa, is still there, the book contains elements not even mentioned in the film. We get to know the expedition party a lot better in the book. We also have a lot more conflicts and meetings with the locals such as Pygmies, Kigani, and General Muguru and his men. Also, the gray gorillas are given a nice and complete treatment. I felt like I knew them better in this book than most of the human characters in the film. The film added quite a few things. For one, the gorilla, Amy, doesn't wander around in a boxy sign translator. Only Peter Elliot joins the group's escapade to the Congo, not his assistant as in the movie. The grisly death of the first team is found in the movie, but the book mentions nothing of Dr. Karen Ross having any type of relationship with one of the original team's members. In fact, she comes across as very frigid and uninterested in finding a boyfriend in the jungle. Tim Curry's character, while funny in the film, is non-existent here. The book moves at a very quick pace. Even when Crichton goes off on a class lecture about gorilla behavior or the advanced (for 1980) state of communications, he still manages to hold the reader's attention. Overall, this is a wonderful jungle thriller. If you enjoy authors such as Clive Cussler, you're sure to enjoy Crichton. His writing is intelligent, fun, and easy to digest even though it's full of factual information that, in textbook form, would be wretchedly boring. Highly recommended.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B007UH4FK2 |
| Accessibility  | Learn more |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,357 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #113 in Suspense Action Fiction #165 in Mystery Action Fiction (Kindle Store) #295 in Action Thriller Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,342) |
| Edition  | 1st |
| Enhanced typesetting  | Enabled |
| File size  | 2.0 MB |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0307816504 |
| Language  | English |
| Page Flip  | Enabled |
| Print length  | 386 pages |
| Publication date  | May 14, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |
| Screen Reader  | Supported |
| Word Wise  | Enabled |
| X-Ray  | Enabled |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for Crichton fans
*by C***B on February 6, 2026*

Crichton is a master in making the implausible feel utterly real. The assertiveness in his writing layers the novel with scientific, technological and anthropological knowledge so convincingly that even its most far-fetched elements carry the weight of fact. Some may feel deterred by his spewing of explanations mid action but me? I find it engrossing. And the best of it all os the fact that his writing genius doesn’t stop at that. There’s tension built and the action scenes are expertly paced, with tense sequences that glue you to every page. I couldn’t believe how fresh the novel still feels: despite being written nearly 50 years ago, its themes—corporate greed, technological ambition, ethical blindness—remain sharply relevant. Congo isn’t just an adventure tecno-thriller; it’s a reminder of how informed, decisive storytelling can make imagination feel prophetic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Rumble In The Jungle
*by K***T on March 28, 2007*

"Congo" is the second book that I've read by Michael Crichton. The first being "Timeline." It's been quite a few years since I first read that book and I remember enjoying it very much. I failed to see the movie for it and really don't care to, especially now. When the film version of "Congo" hit the screens a few years ago, I enjoyed it thoroughly. It reminded me of all the old jungle flicks from the golden age of cinema. However, now having read the book, I feel somewhat cheated by its celluloid counterpart. This book is so much more engaging that it really is a shame how the movie fails to do it justice. While the core of the story, a team is sent out to find diamonds key to technological advances and they use a young grad student and his signing gorilla as cover to sneak into Africa, is still there, the book contains elements not even mentioned in the film. We get to know the expedition party a lot better in the book. We also have a lot more conflicts and meetings with the locals such as Pygmies, Kigani, and General Muguru and his men. Also, the gray gorillas are given a nice and complete treatment. I felt like I knew them better in this book than most of the human characters in the film. The film added quite a few things. For one, the gorilla, Amy, doesn't wander around in a boxy sign translator. Only Peter Elliot joins the group's escapade to the Congo, not his assistant as in the movie. The grisly death of the first team is found in the movie, but the book mentions nothing of Dr. Karen Ross having any type of relationship with one of the original team's members. In fact, she comes across as very frigid and uninterested in finding a boyfriend in the jungle. Tim Curry's character, while funny in the film, is non-existent here. The book moves at a very quick pace. Even when Crichton goes off on a class lecture about gorilla behavior or the advanced (for 1980) state of communications, he still manages to hold the reader's attention. Overall, this is a wonderful jungle thriller. If you enjoy authors such as Clive Cussler, you're sure to enjoy Crichton. His writing is intelligent, fun, and easy to digest even though it's full of factual information that, in textbook form, would be wretchedly boring. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chrichton, as always, tells an incredible tale!
*by M***L on June 13, 2020*

I have read most of Michael's books, and have seen all the films made from them as well. I hadn't read Congo, but had seen the film, which was almost universally panned. I liked the film, but after reading this well written, researched and intense book, agree a bit with the film's critics. This story is so well written and so researched, it is a great read on many levels. I read this one pretty fast, as it kept me engaged completely. Michael is really missed by myself, as he had so much more to give us. Highly recommended!

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